Introduction to

Bioenergetics

Thermodynamics

Free energy

Equilibrium

Coupled reactions

Steady state

High energy bonds

Redox potential

Thermodynamics ReviewFirst Law: For any physical or chemical change, the total amount of energy in

the universe remains constant. Energy may change form or be transported, but it cannot be created or destroyed.

Second Law: In all natural processes, the entropy of the universe (total S) increases.

- Key terms we will deal with in this chapter:

- System / Surroundings / Universe

- Energy, Heat, Work - influence on system

1 J = (Kg-m / sec ) ; 1 cal = 4.184 J

- Enthalpy (H) and Entropy (S)

H = E + PV or ∆H = ∆E + P∆V

S = k lnW or ∆S = k ln( Wf /Wi )

x

Entropy of dilution

S = k ln W where W = “ways” of arranging solute.There are NI ways to place first solute, NI-1 for second etc. BUTsince NI>>>NA, these are all ≈ same, ∴ WI ≈ NI x NI x NI … = NI

NA and WF = NF

NA.The ∆ entropy upon dilution is SF - SI

∆S = k ln NFNA – k ln NI

NA = k ln [NF

NA / NINA] = NA k ln NF/NI

For NA = 1 mole, ∆S = R ln NF/NI and given that VF ~ NF etc.∆S = R ln VF/VI

A similar, but more complicated derivation shows for a given solute: ∆S = R ln CF/CI

Heat and entropy

• The statistical models are almost useless in Biochem. It can be shown, though, that entropy can be measured via heat change.

• A small addition of heat to a hot system adds little entropy (already stirred up), but adding the same heat to a cold system makes a larger entropic change.

• ∆S ~ q/T the lower the absolute T, the greater entropy change

• The system we are focused on may increase or decrease entropy during a living reaction, but the entropy of the universe always increases.

• If the temperature is NOT constant, we must sum heat change over each T as: ∆S > ∫ dq/T

An example of

spontaneous reaction

Free energy combines enthalpy and entropy• G = H-TS this is property is non-linear with concentration

(recall the logarithmic nature of the entropy)• For any molecule, G varies with concentration.• G=G0 + RT lnC• =G0 + RT 2.303 logC• =G0 + 5.7 KJ/mol logC

As systems go to equilibrium, ∆G goes to zero

∆ G controls Equilibrium

In the system A + B ⇔ C + D

∆G = GC + GD -(GA + GB) = GP - GRHowever, for each species Gi = Gi

0 + RTln Ci therefore,∆G = GC

0 + RTln CC + GD0 + RTln CD - (GA

0 + RTln CA + GB0 + RTln CB)

= ∆G0 + RTln[(C) (D)/(A) (B)] = ∆G0 + RT ln [(C) (D)/(A) (B)]At T=298 K, and converting natural logs to base 10 we get:∆G = ∆G0 + 1.36 Kcal/mol log [(C) (D)/(A) (B)]

= ∆G0 + 5.7 KJ/mol log [(C) (D)/(A) (B)]

For a system at equilibrium, ∆G = 0. This connects ∆G to equilibrium distribution since the transport between reactants and products has now “settled down” and the ratio reflects Keq.

0 = ∆G0 + 1.36 Kcal/mol log Keq = ∆G0 + 5.7 KJ/mol log Keq or∆G0 = -1.36 Kcal/mol log Keq = -5.7 KJ/mol log Keq

Note: we will use this expression for steady state problems.

so ∆Go = - RT ln Keq ; ∆Go = - 2.3RT log Keq

Note: RT = (8.314J/m-K)(298K) = 2.48 kJ/m

∆Go = - 5.7 kJ/m( log Keq) at 25C

Gibbs Free Energy and Spontaneity

Note: the standard free-energy tells us the direction a reaction will go when the initial concentration of each component is 1M, pH = 7, T = 298K, and P = 1 atm.

Spontaneous processes are favored if they are energetically "down hill"

(i.e. exothermic, neg. ∆H ) and have an increase in entropy ( pos. ∆S)

(∆G < 0 - exergonic / "spontaneous")

(∆G = 0 - at equilibrium

(∆G > 0 - endergonic / "non-spontaneous")

Free energies of formation have been worked out for many biologically important molecules

Keq can be calculated from free energies of formation

example: find Keq for hydrolysis of gly-ala + H2O ⇔ gly + ala

tables show Gf0 as:

gly = -87.7 Kcal/mol; ala = -87.3 Kcal/mol; gly-ala = -114.7 Kcal/mol; H2O = -56.2 Kcal/mol

∆G0 = G0P - G0

R = (-87.7 - 87.3) - (-114.7 - 56.2) = -4.1 Kcal/molfrom ∆G0 = -1.36 Kcal/mol log Keq -4.1 Kcal/mol = -1.36 Kcal/mol log Keq3.01 = log Keq; Keq = 103.01 = 1034 =1.03 x 103

Isothermal Calorimetry

A very useful tool in drug discovery and design.

“High energy” bonds useful in biology

-Reasons for “high-energy”: - - charge separation - - product stabilization - - greater hydration

O

OHHO

COPO

O

O

P

O

O

OP

O

O

O

NN

N N

NH2

H2__

_

_Adenine

Ribose

Triphosphate

Other “High Energy” compoundsOther “High Energy” phosphorylated compounds:

PEP - enol phosphates

1,3-BPG - acyl phosphate (mixed anhydride)

Phosphocreatine

(phosphoguanidines)

Other “High Energy” compounds: Thioesters (acetyl-CoA)

Coupled Reactions

A + B ⇔ C + D ∆Go

D + E ⇔ F + G ∆Go

A + B + E ⇔ C + F + G ∆Go = ∆Go + ∆Go

1

2

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Using a favorable reaction to drive an unfavorable one.

Note that the new, coupled, reaction has the desired products but that Keq for reactions 1 and 2 has not changed. We write a NEW reaction which gives us what we want.

Energy coupling showing phosphate transfer potential

Example: Gln synthesisGlu + NH3 Gln + H20 ∆G0= 16 KJ/mol (Keq = 1.6 x 10-3)ATP + H20 ADP + Pi ∆G0= -31 KJ/mol---------------------------------------Glu + NH3 + ATP Gln + ADP + Pi

∆G0= -15 KJ/mol (Keq = 370)

This coupling involves the transfer of Pi from ATP to the Glu side chain to create a high energy mixed anhydride which is attacked

by the ammonia nucleophileto release Pi.

Living cells are NOT at equilibrium; they are in a steady state

Find ∆G’ for ATP hydrolysis in a living E. coli, where(ATP) ≈ 8 mM, (ADP) ≈ 1 mM, and (Pi) ≈ 8 mM

∆G’ = ∆Go’ + RT ln (ADP)(Pi)/(ATP)

= -31 KJ/mol + 5.71 log [(8x10-3 ) (1x10-3)/ (8x10-3)]= -49 KJ/mol (Note: concentrations are MOLAR)

OR= -7.3 Kcal/mol + 1.36 log [(8x10-3 ) (1x10-3)/ (8x10-3)]= -7.3 –4.1 = -11.4 Kcal/mol

In Metabolism

- role of ATP

- role of NADH

Roles of ATP in Metabolism

Used for:

Activate nutrient breakdown

Biosynthetic reactions

Physiological processes

Formed by:

Substrate-level phosphorylation

Oxidative phosphorylation / Photophosphorylation

Turnover - humans have about 50g ATP (0.09 moles); basal metabolism burns ~ 3 mol / hr; active metabolism is much higher.

Storage – Creatine Kinase (muscle, nerve cells)

In Metabolism

- role of NADH

Formal Oxidation States

Formal oxidation state (FOS) analysis is useful in examining redox reactions. Recall these rules from General Chem

1. C-C bonds are shared equally

2. More electronegative atoms take formal possession of the shared electrons

3. Sum of formal charges = charge on the molecule

4. Oxygen has FOS = -2; H has FOS =+1

Formal Charge Examples

To find formal charge on central C of methane note that there are 4 Hs each with +1, and sum for this neutral molecule =0. Therefore formal charge on C must be -4, as shown in blue.

For methanol, central carbon must be -2 to balance fixed charges on O and Hs.

Note the charge on formic acid, +2, is the same as formate; the formal charges must sum to zero, or -1 respectively.

The acetaldehyde model reminds us that C-C bonds generate no formal charges, and the carbon dioxide molecule shows the wide range of formal charges on C. It can be any value between -4 and +4.

Fig. 13-2 The molecular formula and redox reactions of the coenzyme nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+).

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Note: reduction involves transfer of a HYDRIDE to NAD+

A redox exampleIf CH3-CO-COO- is reduced by NADH,to CH3-CHOH-COO-, the central carbon state goes from +2 to 0. It is reduced while NADH is oxidized to NAD+

NADH + H+ NAD+

Redox ReactionsOxidation of food stuffs releases energy. Some of the released energy is "converted" into high energy, reduced coenzymes such as NADH

Oxidation is a loss of electrons, hydrogen, or hydride, or the addition of oxygen. Reduction is a gain of electrons, hydrogen, or hydride, or the loss of oxygen.

When something is oxidized, something else must be reduced.

Aoxn+ + Bred ⇔ Ared + Box

n+

In this reaction, A is reduced (gains e- s), and B is oxidized (loses e- s).A is the oxidizing agent, or oxidantB is the reducing agent, or reductant

Break the overall reaction into two half-reactions: Aox

n+ + ne- AredBred Box

n+ + ne-

The "propensity" to gain e-s and become reduced is called the reduction potential; it can be measured as a half cell potential or voltage, and tabulated.

Standard Reduction Potentials

Reduction potential depends on concentration: the Nernst Equation

Here E is redox potential, not the internal energy.E’ = E’0 + (RT/nF)ln (ox/red) = E’0 - (RT/nF)ln (red/ox)

Substituting for R, T, F, and converting to base 10 logs, gives:E’ = E’0 + (0.06/n)log (ox/red).

For example, a system where FAD=10 mM and FADH2 = 1 mME’ = -0.219 + (0.06/2)log (0.01/0.001) = -0.219 + 0.03 = -0.189 .

The energetics of redox systems can be converted to more traditional free energy as: ∆G = -nFENote a system is spontaneous when ∆G is negative or E is positive.

A worked exampleIn the first stage of the ETS, electrons from NADH are passed through complex 1 to CoQ. NADH is oxidized and CoQ reduced. The overall reaction, and subsequent voltage drop is:

NADH + H+ NAD+ + 2e- +2H+ E0’ = 0.315 VCoQ + 2e- + 2H+ CoQH2 E0’ = 0.045 V

_______________________________________NADH + H+ + CoQ NAD+ + CoQH2 E0’ = 0.36 VIn terms of more conventional free energy measures:

∆G0’ = -nFE0’ = -2 x 96 KJ/molV x 0.36 V = -69.5 KJ/mol

Or: ∆G0’ = -nFE0’ = -2 x 23 Kcal/molV x 0.36 V = -16.6 Kcal/mol

Note: written as oxidation.

Thermo Home Work(Sorry)

• Problems from Voet & Voet 3rd Ed• I don’t care if you work alone or communally

or what, but I strongly suggest you practice these thermo problems.

• Chapter 3: 2, 5, 8, 10b, 11• Chapter 16: 6, 11• Turn in for credit, and be aware problems

related to this WILL be on the next test.